pricefarm
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What would cause oil to be blowed out the vent on the gear box on a hay roller ?
jltrent said:The vent could have been stopped up and after it built up pressure from heat it blow out. Does it do it often? If the oil weight is to thin it could be splashing out.
chevytaHOE5674 said:Drain and refill with the proper type and amount of oil. Run it and see what happens. If you have an IR thermometer check the gearbox temp and see what its doing.
hurleyjd said:The vent tube is about three inches or so long and has a hole just under threaded part of the vent. First thing to do is remove it and clean it. Also make sure the oil level is correct in the gear box.